How to make big transformational changes
Six theological schools took bold, drastic action to confront this radically changed academic environment
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New Year 2020
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How to make big transformational changes
Six theological schools took bold, drastic action to confront this radically changed academic environment
Recognizing they could no longer maintain the status quo in this radically changed academic environment, six theological schools took bold, drastic action.
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Navigating in changing winds
Adaptive strategies for seminaries
The traditional linear strategic planning model offers valuable tools, but a more “adaptive” process may be a better approach for confronting change.
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Prepared for service
Effective orientation for new board members
A carefully crafted orientation introduces new board members to the school’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities, and to the roles and responsibilities of the board.
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A head for business
Corporate executives can bring valuable experience to theological school boards
What is the difference between corporate and academic boards? Find out from someone who has deep experience with both — Cornelius M. (Neil) Kerwin, president emeritus of American University.
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Early findings from the Wise Stewards Initiative
If determination, a plan, and a sense of urgency are harbingers of things to come, change may be on the way — and this time, it may stick.
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Changing Scenes
Two seminaries will pay reparations. Unification Seminary puts its campus on the market. Also: New leaders in theological education.
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What is the future of theological libraries?
Seminary presidents and board members share how libraries contribute to the mission of their schools and what the future of theological libraries might be.
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Leading in unpredictable times
The art of adaptive navigation
A conversation with Tod Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory, about overcoming unforeseen obstacles by shifting your thinking and your strategy.
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The president–board chair relationship
What makes it work?
Presidents and board chairs discuss the key partnership that drives effective governance
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A menu of wise practices for boards
Recruitment, orientation, education, and evaluation are keys to board effectiveness
How does the In Trust Center run its own board? Find out what has worked in terms of recruitment, orientation, and self-evaluation and see if these practices might improve the work of your theological school board.
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Where faith and governance meet
In Trust Center president Amy L. Kardash suggests that everyone who wants to be a good steward of and ambassador for a theological school will find something helpful in this special issue dedicated to governance.
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